Principal FPGA Design Engineer

BAE Systems; Manchester (NH); On-site; USD 112,000 - 192,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Principal FPGA Design Engineer, where you will be at the forefront of developing advanced electronics that protect those who serve. This role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology across air, land, and sea, while collaborating with a cohesive team. You will be responsible for FPGA design and development, including RTL coding and lab testing, in a flexible work environment that values both innovation and work-life balance. If you're passionate about technology and eager to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Savings Plan

Disability Coverage

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Legal Plan

Qualifications

• 6 years of experience in FPGA or ASIC design and development.
• Strong debug and problem-solving skills are essential.
• Ability to mentor others and work collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Support FPGA designs through all phases of development.
• Ownership of RTL coding, synthesis, and timing closure.
• Conduct lab testing and debug for product support.

Skills

FPGA Design

VHDL

Verilog HDL

Digital Simulation

Static Timing Analysis

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Advanced Degree

Tools

Xilinx Vivado

Intel/Altera Quartus

Modelsim

GIT

Perl

Tcl

Python

Job description

**Job Description**

BAE Systems is seeking a Principal FPGA Design Engineer!

See what you re missing. Our employees work on the world s most advanced electronics from detecting threats for F-35 pilots to illuminating the night for soldiers. Spanning air, land, sea, and space, we are developing the technology of tomorrow, delivered today. We re innovating for the future, and you can too. Our flexible work environment provides you a chance to change the world without giving up your personal life. We put our customers first exemplified by our mission: We Protect Those Who Protect Us. Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with BAE Systems.

At BAE Systems, we deliver a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. If you are an individual that enjoys a cohesive team environment and is interested in a variety of challenges across a variety of products, then we are interested in hearing from you!

Electronic Combat Solutions Hardware Engineering Group is looking for a Principal FPGA Design Engineer to support FPGA designs through all phases of development.The ideal candidate is expected to perform activities including assisting in requirements generation and design architecture, ownership of RTL coding, synthesis, place and route, timing closure, basic test bench development, lab testing and debug, and product support.

Because of the need for consistent, in-person collaboration and/or the requirement to perform all work onsite due to the nature of this particular role, it will be performed full-time on site.

**Please note that pursuant to a government contract, along with the ability to obtain a minimum of Secret Clearance**

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**Required Education, Experience, & Skills**

6 years of relevant experience with bachelor's degree (less years with advanced degree)

Current Security Clearance (Secret), or eligible to obtain one

Significant experience in FPGA (preferred) or ASIC Design / Development

VHDL (preferred) or Verilog HDL coding

Familiarity with Xilinx Vivado or Intel/Altera Quartus

Digital simulation using Modelsim/Questa

Significant experience with static timing analysis and clock domain crossing techniques

Experience with high speed interfaces like SERDES, PCIe, DDR2/3/4, LVDS

Familiarity with revision control (GIT, CVS, Clearcase, Subversion, etc.)

Some Experience generating scripts (Perl, Tcl, Python, shell, etc.)

Strong debug and problem solving skills

Strong written and oral communication skills

Self-starter and a good team player

Ability to mentor and willingness to be mentored

**Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills**

Ability to distill higher level requirements into micro-architecture

Experience modifying and enhancing legacy FPGA designs

Experience in leading a design team a plus

Experience in hardware design and hands-on lab debug

Experience working with FPGA design verification teams

Some experience with data conversion techniques (ADC/DAC) a plus

**Pay Information**

Full-Time Salary Range: $112420 - $191070

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20 hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.

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